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R990 JGU

1998 Renault Kangoo

Yellow Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,387 mi
Last recorded146,387 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Renault Kangoo107,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR990 JGU
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 146,387 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

knock from front suspension

Pass 13 May 2020 142,277 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2020 142,263 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door lower pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lights (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

little reserve travel on handbrake lever

Pass 30 Jan 2014 136,522 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 134,756 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 132,679 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 127,343 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 122,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2008 118,812 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 113,169 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 113,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 106,235 miles

offside foot and handbrake readings lower than nearside.

How Reliable is the Renault Kangoo?

Based on 2,024,699 MOT tests across 145,796 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
6,191
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
145,796
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 86,705
Registration plate lamp not working 72,623
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 70,931
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 58,600
position lamp(s) not working 40,091
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R990 JGU is a 1998 Renault Kangoo in Yellow with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 107,393 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Kangoo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 86,705 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R990 JGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Kangoo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Renault Kangoo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R990 JGU registered?

R990 JGU is a 1998 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 6 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R990 JGU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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